I’m a big believer in the idea that clear is kind. To me, being upfront and straightforward isn’t just a preference; it’s a philosophy.

Here’s the thing: Life is short, so, when it comes to the petty art of throwing shade- you know what I’m talking about—those sly digs,...

It’s funny how appearances can be deceiving. In a crowd, I might be smiling, nodding along, and seeming perfectly at ease. On the...

In the hectic hustle of life, these moments of staring are my way to hit the reset button. It’s a way to catch my breath, to bring the noise

There’s something undeniably magical about a perfectly timed pun or a clever play on words. For me, these little linguistic gems aren’t...

Let’s get one thing straight: I’m irrationally attached to my favorite spoon. Not just any spoon— the  spoon. It’s that one piece of...

hanging plans feels like pulling the rug out from under me, leaving me scrambling to find my balance in a situation.

When I respond to someone's shared story with one of my own, it's my way of saying, 'I hear you, I understand you, and you’re not alone.'

There’s something about cooking and eating alone that just feels right to me.

It’s taken me a long time, but I’m finally learning to own my “extra” and embrace it as a fundamental part of who I am.

"Common sense." It’s a term people throw around casually, as if it’s something everyone naturally has. The assumption is that we’re all...

Parenting is challenging on the best of days, but raising a neurodivergent child brings a unique set of difficulties that many can’t...

For those of us on the autism spectrum, survival mode is not an occasional state; it's a constant. We're navigating an environment...

You know the move—slipping out of a gathering without saying a word, no drawn-out farewells, no obligatory small talk.